Product Developer - H&M Footwear, Bags & Belts (Design Background) at H&M Group

Shanghai, Shanghai, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Development, Footwear, Bags, Belts, Sustainable Design, Collaboration, Communication, Fashion Sense, Technical Expertise, Agility, Adaptability, Supplier Management, Trend Analysis, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Innovation

Industry

Retail

Description

Company Description WHAT YOU’LL DO Do you dream of creating products that complete the look and elevate everyday style? At H&M Production, we turn ideas into fashion statements that customers love. If you’re passionate about footwear, bags and belts—and want to bring trend-driven, sustainable designs to life—this is your opportunity to make an impact. As a Product Developer, you are the creative and technical link between design vision and production reality. You transform ideas into high-quality, sustainable products that meet customer expectations and align with H&M’s global assortment strategies. Your role ensures that every product reflects innovation, trend relevance, and operational excellence. Drive product development to secure the best product from a customer perspective. Translate product ideas into tangible product solutions from early ideation to prototype development, in line with global assortment strategies and seasonal trends. Collaborate closely with suppliers and internal teams to co-create seasonal development plans and development strategies. Develop the supplier readiness and capabilities based on the business strategy. WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH What is Production? It's the place where design ideas are transformed into actual products. We are in over 20 sourcing markets and are the direct point of contact for suppliers. We work to ensure our products are of good quality and produced at the best price and in a sustainable way. WHO YOU ARE As a Product Developer, you combine creativity with structure and a strong sense of responsibility. You work collaboratively across teams and suppliers, communicate proactively, and leverage your fashion expertise and sustainability knowledge to deliver outstanding products. Your approach reflects H&M’s values and commitment to continuous improvement. Approach your work with ownership, structure, and attention to detail. Build strong, collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams and suppliers. Communicate clearly, proactively, and with a solution-oriented mindset. Bring strong fashion sense in Products, with deep knowledge of sustainable standards, materials, and finishes. Act as a reliable partner to a Product Designer. Empower suppliers through technology and continuous support. Live H&M’s values: cost-conscious, straightforward, open-minded, and committed to improvement. We’re looking for a creative mind with strong technical expertise and a genuine passion for fashion. Ideally, you have: Proven experience in footwear and bags development, with a solid understanding of construction, materials, techniques, and production processes. A sharp fashion sense for footwear and bags, always staying ahead of market trends and customer expectations. A design background is a plus. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, enabling you to work seamlessly with buying teams and suppliers to bring ideas to real products. Agility and adaptability, with the ability to quickly respond to change and thrive in a dynamic environment. WHO WE ARE H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make. We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. Enjoy perks like staff discount cards, flexible work arrangements, wellness benefits, parental support, and more. Here, you are encouraged to be yourself, experiment, and chart your own growth path. As you flourish, so do we, with opportunities to create tangible impacts and shape the future. JOIN US Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are. Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here. *We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.

Responsibilities

As a Product Developer, you will drive product development to create high-quality, sustainable products that align with H&M’s global strategies. You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to translate product ideas into tangible solutions from ideation to prototype development.